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" Shubhendra’s Parameshwari was delightfully pleasing ….."
At  Doverlane music conference, Times of India, Calcutta 2003

"Shubhendra establishes a fine rapport, both with his music and his audience. His concerts are sensitive, aesthetically appealing and musically insightful. With a fine command over technique and innovative creativity, he evokes the various facets of the music and its moods, rendering a wholesome perspective and maturity far belying his years."
 ..The Hindustan Times

"...long stretch of Alap seemed to be his special delight...classical air was adhered to, unwavering and exclusive..."
..City Scan, New Delhi

"...heartening to watch a gimmick free recital, when playing to the gallery has become the norm..."
..Statesman, Calcutta

"...his recital did credit to both his in-born talent and his systematic and sound training, His precision for Sur and penchant for depth were much in advance of his young age..."
..Sunday Observer, New Dehli

"...came out as a self-possessed performer with a fine command of technique and instrumentation and an equally admirable sense of melodic visualization...there was the characteristic tranquil grace as he conjured up the mood of the raga..."
..Times of India, Bombay

"...Shubhendra Rao's sitar was outstanding...purity of his playing reminded me of the beenkars of yore...technique and talent tied up to merge in a meaningful marriage..."
..Hindustan Times, New Delhi

"...cast a magical spell on his listeners...has fully imbibed the style of his mentor and embellished his music with numerous innovative ideas..."
..Times of India, Bombay

"...the question of a note going astray or losing color or being underfed was out of the reckoning...not once did one find him overstepping the limits of aesthetical propriety, design or methodical delinieation of the Raga, or going out of his way to win cheap approval..."
..The Hindu, New Delhi